BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Science and Technology Medals Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Science and Technology Medals Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nationalmedals.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Science and Technology Medals Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T201500 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20220427T180622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T153315Z UID:7735-1655924400-1655928900@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Speed Mentoring with X (Formerly GoogleX)  DESCRIPTION:The National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) will host a virtual mentorship event in partnership with X\, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory. The event will take place on June 22\, 2022 from 7pm to 8:15pm Eastern Time\, and will connect students from the NSTMF network with X’ers for a unique networking and mentorship opportunity. \n\n\n\nX is a leading force in radical innovations that aim to change life on Earth and beyond. Employing “moonshot thinking\,” X’ers dream of the “undoable” and solving humanity’s biggest issues. X employs engineers\, scientists\, entrepreneurs\, and inventors who think in unconventional ways. The company has been developing solutions to problems such as food supply\, energy\, connectivity\, mobility\, and more. \n\n\n\nThis panel is free to all attending students. Students will each be rewarded a $30 gift card to a food delivery vendor of their choice for registering for the event\, attending the event in its entirety\, and answering the post-panel survey that will be distributed at the conclusion of the engagement. \n\n\n\nMeet the X’ers \n\n\n\nBelow are the names of X employees who will be participating as mentors.Students should sign up now because mentee spots will fill up quickly! \n\n\n\nJolie Sorge – Head of Human Resources \n\n\n\nKatie Stratton – Product Partnerships Early Pipeline Lead \n\n\n\nAlex Kozak – Public Policy Manager \n\n\n\nAbdullah Al-Shakarchi – Strategist \n\n\n\nAdrian Walker – Director \n\n\n\nOmar Negrete – Manufacturing Engineer \n\n\n\nThangali Seshadri – Engineering and Operations Program Manager \n\n\n\nNick Sexauer – Program Manager \n\n\n\nAisha Oliver – New Product Introduction Manager \n\n\n\nSmita Saitani – Policy Manager \n\n\n\nCharlie Emrich – Tech Lead \n\n\n\nMina Aiken – Program Manager \n\n\n\nMercedes Hobson – Legal Counsel \n\n\n\nCharlotte Park – Talent and Culture Lead \n\n\n\nPratyusha Karnati – Software Engineer \n\n\n\nBalaji Sundaravel – Network Software Engineer \n\n\n\nThis event has concluded! If you would like to be a part of events like this in the future\, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter to hear about opportunities URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/google-x-virtual-mentorship-event/ CATEGORIES:Event Calendar,Innovation Unscripted,Unscripted Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Virtual-Mentorship-Event-3-e1651084874543.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20220318T213815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T182033Z UID:7615-1648396800-1648400400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:What's Next? Medical School DESCRIPTION:The National Science & Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) will host a virtual panel of medical professionals on March 27\, 2022 from 4-5 pm ET. The panel will speak to current inSTEM Scholars about the path to\, during\, and beyond medical school. Scholars will have exclusive access to the panel during this virtual event and will be encouraged to prepare questions ahead of time to ask during this intimate and candid conversation about the path to practicing medicine. \n\n\n\nThe panel will feature Christine Le and Dr. Claudia Perez. Christine Le is a current second-year medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Claudia Perez\, M.D.\, is a recent graduate from the Ross University School of Medicine who was recently matched for residency. The panel will be moderated by Mayowa Awe\, Ph.D.\, the Director of inSTEM at the NSTMF. \n\n\n\nThe first 15 minutes of this conversation will be recorded. All participants will be asked to sign a release for the Foundation to record and use the audio and video recordings in NSTMF promotions and general resources for students also seeking guidance with medical school. The remaining 45 minutes of the panel will be off-the-record.  \n\n\n\nThis panel is free and open to all inSTEM Scholars in the Spring of 2022. Students will each be rewarded a $50 gift card to a food delivery vendor for attending the panel and answering the post-panel survey that will be distributed at the end of the conversation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSave your seat for What’s Next? Medical School below! \n\n\n\nFor all inSTEM Scholars who have registered for this event: Please check your email or your cohort’s slack for the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Sign Up!\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHRISTINE LE\n \n My name is Christine Le\, and I am a second-year medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine\, UNT Health Science Center. As a native to the Dallas-Fort Worth area\, I have always envisioned myself learning and practicing medicine in my own community\, and my school allows me to do such! My passion for medicine stems from my love of family and children\, all of which I have seen tremendously battle through their own medical journeys. By becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine\, I hope to become a presence in my patients’ lives that goes beyond treatment and inspires a lifelong physician-patient relationship. When I’m not hitting the books\, you can find me baking cookies while bingeing on my favorite reality shows! \nClick here to view Christine Le’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLAUDIA PEREZ\, M.D.\n \n Dallas native. First generation college graduate and physician. I come from a migrant family background where hard work and perseverance were instilled at a young age. I enjoy working in the community. When I am not working or studying\, I enjoy the outdoors\, exercising\, and eating in local restaurants. \nClick here to view Claudia Perez’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MAYOWA AWE – MODERATOR\n \n Mayowa Awe is the director of the NSTMF’s inSTEM program. Before joining the Foundation\, she was a Senior Data Analyst at Lockheed Martin Corporation. She received an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in May of 2015\, followed by a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UTA in May 2019. Mayowa’s responsibilities at the NSTMF include managing the logistics of the inSTEM program\, leading research and evaluation of the program’s impact\, and strategic planning for future expansion and development of inSTEM. Outside of her work at the NSTMF\, Mayowa enjoys teaching\, public speaking\, and mentoring. Through speaking engagements\, Mayowa seeks to encourage the next generation of STEM scholars and expose people to the versatility of mathematics. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/whats-next-medical-school/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T113938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T210008Z UID:7070-1636372800-1636372800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight: Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Our final STEM Spotlight episode of the season features voices from all corners of the fight against climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur STEM Spotlight: Climate Change episode follows two scientists who are leading the charge in climate science. Through their research\, Drs. Terri Adams and Lonnie Thompson discuss the greater impact of their findings on the environment and the overall health of affected communities. Moderated by Yessenia Funes\, environmental journalist and climate director for Atmos Magazine\, watch STEM Spotlight: Climate Change to find out how you can be part of the solution.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE OUR EVENTS\, TELL US HOW YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE IN THE 2-MINUTE SURVEY BELOW! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n LONNIE THOMPSON\n \n Lonnie G. Thompson is a Distinguished University Professor in the School of Earth Sciences and a Research Scientist in the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University. His research has propelled the field of ice core paleoclimatology out of the Polar Regions to the highest tropical and subtropical ice fields. Dr. Thompson is a recipient of the National Medal of Science for his work in climate science. His observations of glacier retreat over the last three decades confirm that glaciers around the world are melting and provide clear evidence that the warming of the last 50 years is now outside the range of climate variability for several millennia\, if not longer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TERRI ADAMS\n \n Terri Adams\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Howard University. She currently serves as Dean of Research in the Graduate School and the Interim Director of the NOAA Cooperative Science Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M) at Howard University. Dr. Adams’ research takes an interdisciplinary approach to examine issues that have both theoretical and practical implications. Her specific research interests include emergency management\, behavioral responses to severe weather and climate\, and the impact of trauma and disasters on individuals and organizations. Her work centers on the decision-making processes of both individuals and organizations in the face of crisis events. Dr. Adams’ is the author of Policing During in Natural Disasters: Stress\, Resilience\, and the Challenges of Emergency Management\, takes a critical review of the challenges faced by first responders before\, during\, and after natural disasters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YESSENIA FUNES\n \n Our moderator Yessenia Funes is the Climate Director of Atmos\, a nonprofit independent magazine dedicated to covering climate and culture. She’s been published in Vogue\, The Guardian\, HuffPost\, Earther\, Grist\, and more. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-climate-change/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kelly-sikkema-_whs7FPfkwQ-unsplash-930x698-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T115240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T182709Z UID:7094-1631793600-1631793600@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Cathy Drennan DESCRIPTION:Cathy Drennan of The Drennan Lab at the Massachussetts Institute of Technology walks us through how she found her love for chemistry and what the future science education can look like. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a child\, Dr. Drennan was told that she would never graduate high school because of her dyslexia. She now leads a successful and diverse lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that studies chemistry and ways to make STEM education more equitable. A well-loved and revered professor at MIT\, Cathy tells her story in this STEM Spotlight episode to encourage students who seek to pursue their love of science. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE OUR EVENTS\, TELL US HOW YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE IN THE 2-MINUTE SURVEY BELOW! URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-cathy-drennan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/girl-with-red-hat-6SDyqhHb4rg-unsplash-930x1398-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20210408T005600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T171750Z UID:6188-1617807600-1617811200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted with Robert Langer DESCRIPTION:This live stream event featured Robert Langer in conversation about his experiences as a highly decorated chemical engineer\, scientist\, entrepreneur\, and inventor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalled “the Edison of Medicine” Dr. Langer has led a prolific career as a chemical engineer\, inventor\, and entrepreneur. Best known for his work on controlled-release drugs and tissue engineering\, Dr. Langer has spent his career bridging the divide between science and business. From reengineering shampoo (Living Proof) to the COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna)\, Dr. Langer’s companies create products and solutions that impact many parts of our lives. \n\n\n\nRobert Langer is one of 10 Institute Professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); being an Institute Professor is the highest honor awarded to a faculty member. Dr. Langer has written over 1\,500 articles and 1\,400 issued and pending patents worldwide\, making him the most cited engineer in history. His over 220 awards include both the United States National Medal of Science\, the United States National Medal of Technology and Innovation\, and the Charles Stark Draper Prize (often called the Engineering Nobel Prize)\, to name a few. He holds 34 honorary doctorates and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine\, the National Academy of Engineering\, the National Academy of Sciences\, and the National Academy of Inventors. \n\n\n\nChemical engineer\, Maggie Wheatley\, will moderate this conversation. Dr. Wheatley completed a post-doc investigating controlled drug delivery with Dr. Langer at MIT and is an alum of Oxford University and the University of Toronto. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/robert-langer-2/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/hero-slide-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T235959 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T053341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T103235Z UID:6993-1614619800-1614643199@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted with Fanta Traore DESCRIPTION:Watch live March 4 at 5:30 PM ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis livestream event features Fanta Traore in a conversation around her decade of experiences in leveraging data and research to solve her team’s most pressing challenges through analysis\, storytelling\, and program implementation. She is a co-founder and CEO of The Sadie Collective\, the first and only organization dedicated to empowering and equipping Black women in the pipeline and pathway of economics and related fields through curated content creation\, programming\, and mentorship. Before this\, Fanta worked as a Senior Research Assistant at the U.S. Central Bank\, where she conducted data analysis and economic research to influence organizational strategy and policy. Fanta loves using data not only to understand and craft stories about complex organizational policy challenges but to do something about what that data reveals. \n\n\n\nBritni Wilcher will lead our discussion tonight. Ms. Wilcher is Ph.D. candidate in applied microeconomics at American University and a Spelman alum. \n\n\n\nThank you for joining us tonight! We are so grateful that you chose to spend your time with us. Please know that we aim to provide an inclusive space for all attendees. Please help us create a safe space for all participants by being aware of how your language and behavior could be perceived by others. \n\n\n\nThank you for your contributions to creating respectful environments where everyone feels welcome to listen\, share\, and enjoy. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/science-unscripted-with-fanta-traore/ CATEGORIES:Livestream Event,Unscripted Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/uns_fanta-slides.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T130254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T200504Z UID:7096-1612882800-1612882800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Ellen Ochoa DESCRIPTION:Watch the episode with Ellen Ochoa\, the first Latina in space\, current Chair of the National Science Board\, and former Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many hours have you logged in outer space? Ellen Ochoa has us beat as she has flown in space four times\, logging nearly 1\,000 hours. Clickto watch the full out-of-this-world interview! URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-ellen-ochoa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/9-930x780-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T130450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T195756Z UID:7098-1611932400-1611932400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight: Realities of Grant Funding DESCRIPTION:Featuring panelists Drs. Quincy Brown\, Grant Warner\, and Donna Ginther. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrying to secure grant funding but don’t know where to start? Our first STEM Spotlight episode of the year talks with experts who have gone through it all; the good\, the bad\, and the sometimes ugly reality of the grant funding application process. Drs. Quincy Brown\, Grant Warner\, and Donna Ginther join us in an honest discussion regarding their collective experiences. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-realities-of-grant-funding-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-S2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T130903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200344Z UID:7099-1607004000-1607004000@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Raven Baxter DESCRIPTION:Our final episode of the season features Raven Baxter aka Raven the Science Maven! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Raven Baxter an internationally acclaimed science communicator\, molecular biologist\, and our featured speaker for the final STEM Spotlight of the year. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-raven-baxter-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T131037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200318Z UID:7100-1605891600-1605891600@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight: How to Launch a STEM Business DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ruth Shuman of NSF and Shreya Dave of Via Separations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do you launch a STEM business? Few know better than Shreya Dave\, Co-Founder and CEO of Via Separations\, and Ruth Shuman\, Program Director for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Program. These two joined Sarah Williams for a STEM Spotlight webinar. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-how-to-launch-a-stem-business/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20201111T065200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T182745Z UID:6994-1605114000-1605123000@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unscripted: Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Sherika Ekpo of Google AI\, Marisa Ferrara-Boston of KPMG\, and Susann Keohane of IBM join for our final Unscripted event of the year to discuss AI’s role in tech companies and corporations. \n\n\n\nThis is an inclusive space for all attendees. Please help us create a safe space for all participants by being aware of how your language and behavior could be perceived by others. Thank you for your contributions to creating this respectful space where everyone feels welcome to listen\, share\, and enjoy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n About The Speaker\n \n \n \n SHERIKA EKPO\n \n Sherika Ekpo\, who serves as Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead for Google AI\, is known for her forward-thinking\, exceptional integrity\, and unwavering passion for empowering others. Here she educates leaders on practicing inclusive leadership while designing and executing inclusion initiatives that have resulted in increased representation\, targeted interventions\, and more equitable work cultures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARISA FERRARA-BOSTON\n \n As the Automation and AI Lead Architect for Audit Technology at KPMG\, Marisa Ferrara-Boston is focused on AI-enabled document investigation where specialists are required to review many financial and legal documents to determine risk across a portfolio. Under Marisa’s leadership\, KPMG is using IBM WatsonDiscovery as the backbone to a question-answering pipeline. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SUSANN KEOHANE\n \n Susann Keohane serves as a Global Researcher Leader for the Aging Initiative for IBM. Her current research focuses on AI for Health and Aging and IoT Sensor Systems for Eldercare. Her passion for innovation drives her curiosity about future accessible technology to help bridge the digital divide while improving the aging population’s quality of life.  URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/innovation-unscripted-artificial-intelligence/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/website-headers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T131220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200246Z UID:7101-1603454400-1603454400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Priyanka Komala DESCRIPTION:Priyanka offers a candid look at her career and gives excellent advice to students asking about careers in tech\, entrepreneurship\, business school\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriyanka Komala chats with science writer Sarah Williams in this episode of STEM Spotlight. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-priyanka-komala-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T073626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T171536Z UID:7000-1602608400-1602608400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted: Sickle Cell Disease DESCRIPTION:Ted Love takes to the Science Unscripted stage to discuss the revolutionary strides being made in Sickle Cell Disease research both in the industry and academia. \n\n\n\nLIVE ON OCTOBER 13 @ 5 PM ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an inclusive space for all attendees. Please help us create a safe space for all participants by being aware of how your language and behavior could be perceived by others. Thank you for your contributions to creating this respectful space where everyone feels welcome to listen\, share\, and enjoy! \n\n\n\nPlease use the slido box below or visit https://app.sli.do/event/b5n9sgq3 to ask questions during the event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n About The Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n TED W. LOVE\n \n As President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Blood Therapeutics\, Ted Love leads the forefront of Sickle Cell Disease research. Dr. Love’s work at GBT focuses on quality and equitable care for Black patients\, who are disproportionately affected by Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Love has previously served in senior management positions at Onyx\, Nuvelo\, Theravance\, and Genentech. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/science-unscripted-sickle-cell-disease/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/website-headers-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T131436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200002Z UID:7102-1602072000-1602072000@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Nicki Washington DESCRIPTION:STEM Spotlight Episode 4 features Dr. Nicki Washington a professor of the practice of computer science at Duke University and the author of Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls on Surviving and Thriving in the Tech Field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience journalist Sarah Williams chats with Nicki Washington in this fourth installment of STEM Spotlight. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-nicki-washington-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T081227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T181955Z UID:7003-1601380800-1601380800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Innovation Unscripted with Vint Cerf and Larry Irving DESCRIPTION:Architect of the Internet\, Vint Cerf\, and “Digital Divide” scholar\, Larry Irving\, discuss the ways the Internet shapes our lives\, economy\, and society\, and sets a course for our future. \n\n\n\nLIVE ON SEPT 29 AT 5PM EASTERN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an inclusive space for all attendees. Please help us create a safe space for all participants by being aware of how your language and behavior could be perceived by others. Thank you for your contributions to creating this respectful space where everyone feels welcome to listen\, share\, and enjoy! \n\n\n\nPlease use the slido box below or visit https://app.sli.do/event/cfidk2yo to ask questions during the event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n About The Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n VINT CERF\n \n Best known as a co-father of the Internet\, Vint Cerf jointly designed TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet with Bob Kahn. In 1997\, Vint Cerf received the National Medal of Technology from President Clinton in recognition of this world-changing contribution. He now serves as vice president and chief Internet evangelist for Google. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LARRY IRVING\n \n Larry Irving produced the first empirical study proving the existence of the “Digital Divide.” This groundbreaking research sparked global efforts to begin bridging the divide and continues to be widely cited today by those studying Internet access around the world. As the assistant secretary of commerce for communications and information and administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) during the Clinton Administration\, Irving helped establish some of the earliest and most foundational U.S. domestic and international Internet policies. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/innovation-unscripted-with-vint-cerf-and-larry-irving/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/website-headers-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T131839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200413Z UID:7103-1600880400-1600880400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight: Careers in Engineering DESCRIPTION:Engineers Jerrod Henderson and Mayra Montrose chat with audiences about forging career paths in the field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n JERROD HENDERSON\n \n Jerrod Henderson is an Instructional Associate Professor at the University of Houston and Director of the Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies (PROMES)\, a program aimed at increasing engineering student achievement\, engagement\, and graduation rates. Dr. Henderson’s research interests are in engineering identity formation and persistence among underrepresented students\, especially African American males. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MAYRA MONTROSE\n \n Mayra Montrose is the Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs in the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) of NASA. Ms. Montrose has worked at the National Science Foundation and the White House National Science and Technology Council. For her significant contributions\, she has received awards from the European Space Agency\, the German Space Agency\, and NASA. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-careers-in-engineering/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T132057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200218Z UID:7104-1600171200-1600171200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Mary Garcia-Cazarin DESCRIPTION:“I had no backup plan. Either I had to do it\, or I had to do it. I had no plan B… I had to stay afloat by myself completely.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Garcia-Cazarin offers a candid look at her career and gives excellent advice to students asking about identity\, research\, graduate school\, and much much more. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-mary-garcia-cazarin/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STEM-SPOTLIGHT-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T142051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200132Z UID:7109-1597320000-1597320000@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Jennifer Dionne DESCRIPTION:STEM Spotlight Episode 3 features Dr. Jennifer Dionne an associate professor at Stanford University best known for discovering a new way to bend light. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience journalist\, Sarah William\, interviews Jennifer Dionne in our third installment of STEM Spotlight. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-jennifer-dionne/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/8-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T142243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200649Z UID:7110-1595419200-1595419200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Afua Bruce DESCRIPTION:STEM Spotlight Episode 2 features Afua Bruce a technology and data strategist focused on doing social good. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience journalist\, Sarah Williams\, interviews Afua Bruce in our second installment of STEM Spotlight. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-afua-bruce/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T142455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200725Z UID:7111-1593518400-1593518400@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:STEM Spotlight with Dr. Knatokie Ford DESCRIPTION:STEM Spotlight Episode 1 features Dr. Knatokie Ford who’s passion for science and STEM inclusion has taken her from Akron to Hollywood\, Harvard\, the White House\, and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScience journalist\, Sarah William\, interviews Knatokie Ford in our first installment of STEM Spotlight. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/stem-spotlight-with-dr-knatokie-ford/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211203T064608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T201528Z UID:7301-1571331600-1571338800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted: Origins of the Internet DESCRIPTION:On October 17\, 2019\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation with architects of the Internet at The George Washington University. \n\n\n\n5:00 PM – Doors open5:30 PM – Panel discussion7:00 PM – Reception with free food and drinks \n\n\n\nThe National Science and Technology Medals Foundation invites you to an evening of discussion and discovery with the creators and architects of the Internet. Vint Cerf\, Steve Crocker\, and Radia Perlman\, are set to speak at GWU about their lives and experiences that helped them to create one of the most revolutionary inventions in human history. These distinguished speakers will discuss how failure\, collaboration\, and inclusivity foster great science\, and how science can continue to build on the great work they have begun. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the NSTMF’s Science Unscripted program. Through the SU program\, the Foundation is building an inclusive coalition of inspired STEM students.  By highlighting voices often left unheard in the STEM community\, we show audiences that there is no “right” way to be a trailblazer in science and technology. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n We are proud to announce that moderating our conversation will be George Washington University professor and diversity in STEM advocate Rachelle Heller. Professor Heller’s extensive experience with interactive media in education and championing women in STEM makes her an invaluable part of our conversation with these monumental architects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis event will be webcast live with closed-captions on Facebook\, and the full event video will be available on the NSTMF website afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #ScienceUnscripted on Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \n\n\n\nThe event is no-cost\, equal access (ADA compliant)\, and open to the public with priority given to George Washington University students and faculty. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n RACHELLE HELLER\n \n Professor Shelly Heller paves the way for research in computers in educational settings and the impact of interactive multimedia on learning in these environments. Dr. Heller has championed long-standing efforts to bring and retain women to areas in Science\, Engineering\, Math and Technology (STEM). Her efforts in women’s leadership include her research grants and her role as the director of the Elizabeth Somers Women’s Leadership Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VINT CERF\n \n Best known as a co-inventor of the Internet\, Dr. Cerf jointly designed TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet with Bob Kahn. In 1997\, Dr. Cerf received the National Medal of Technology from President Clinton in recognition of this world-changing contribution. Since then\, Dr. Cerf has received the Turing Award\, the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, and many more accolades for his contributions as an Internet pioneer and promoter of security technologies. Since 2005\, Dr. Cerf has served as vice president and chief Internet evangelist for Google. In this role\, he contributes to global policy development and continued standardization and spread of the Internet. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n STEVE CROCKER\n \n Dr. Steve Crocker has been involved in the Internet since its inception. While he was a graduate student at UCLA\, Dr. Crocker was part of the team that developed the protocols for the ARPANET and laid the foundation for today’s Internet. He organized the Network Working Group\, which was the forerunner of the modern Internet Engineering Task Force. He initiated the Request for Comment (RFC) series of notes through which protocol designs are documented and shared. From 2002 to 2017 he was heavily involved in ICANN as the founding chair of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee and as a member of the ICANN board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RADIA PERLMAN\n \n Dr. Perlman’s work has had a profound impact on how networks self-organize and move data. In addition to authoring and co-authoring textbooks such as Interconnections and Network Security\, she has taught courses at the University of Washington\, Harvard University\, and MIT. Dr. Perlman’s breakthroughs have helped to enable today’s link state routing protocols to be robust\, scalable\, and easy to manage. Her design in the 1980’s to route IP continues to flourish today\, as well as her spanning tree algorithm that transformed Ethernet from the original limited-scalability into a protocol that can handle large clouds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/science-unscripted-origins-of-the-internet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/internetgwu-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T104827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T111150Z UID:7053-1570003200-1570035600@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted: Conversations with AI Experts DESCRIPTION:Join us for two evenings of dialogue with the best and brightest in AI \n\n\n\nOn October 29 and October 30 of 2019\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will be hosting two days of conversation with AI experts at The University of Maryland\, Baltimore County. \n\n\n\nDay 1: Code-ifying AI5:00 PM – Doors open5:30 PM – Panel discussion7:00 PM – Reception with free food and drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Decoding Bias in AI5:00 PM – Doors open5:30 PM – Panel discussion7:00 PM – Reception with free food and drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Science and Technology Medals Foundation invites you to two intimate evenings of discussion with AI researchers and professionals at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County. \n\n\n\nThese events are a part of the NSTMF’s Science Unscripted program. Through the SU program\, the Foundation is building an inclusive coalition of inspired STEM students. By highlighting voices often left unheard in the STEM community\, we show audiences that there is no “right” way to be a trailblazer in science and technology. \n\n\n\nOn October 29th\, we will host “Code-ifying AI\,” a discussion of AI policy. A panel of professionals and experts will examine what it will take to govern AI as well as the implications of incorporating AI into our everyday lives. \n\n\n\nOn October 30th\, we will host “Decoding Bias in AI\,” a panel discussion about implicit bias and how we can create more socially conscious AI. Implicit bias remains one of the most prevalent concerns about incorporating AI into the mainstream\, and our panel is poised to deliberate the ethics and possible solutions to this issue. \n\n\n\nEach evening\, attendees will have the chance to hear about the lives and experiences of the women and men dedicated to creating smart\, socially conscious AI. Read about our featured speakers below! \n\n\n\nEach evening event will be webcast live with closed-captions on Facebook\, and the full event videos will be available on our YouTube channel afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #ScienceUnscripted on Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \n\n\n\nBoth events are no-cost\, equal access (ADA compliant)\, and open to the public with priority given to University of Maryland\, Baltimore County students and faculty. \n\n\n\nSave your seat for day one: Code-ifying AI and day two: Decoding Bias in AI on Eventbrite now! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHRISTINE LE\n \n My name is Christine Le\, and I am a second-year medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine\, UNT Health Science Center. As a native to the Dallas-Fort Worth area\, I have always envisioned myself learning and practicing medicine in my own community\, and my school allows me to do such! My passion for medicine stems from my love of family and children\, all of which I have seen tremendously battle through their own medical journeys. By becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine\, I hope to become a presence in my patients’ lives that goes beyond treatment and inspires a lifelong physician-patient relationship. When I’m not hitting the books\, you can find me baking cookies while bingeing on my favorite reality shows! \nClick here to view Christine Le’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLAUDIA PEREZ\, M.D.\n \n Dallas native. First generation college graduate and physician. I come from a migrant family background where hard work and perseverance were instilled at a young age. I enjoy working in the community. When I am not working or studying\, I enjoy the outdoors\, exercising\, and eating in local restaurants. \nClick here to view Claudia Perez’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MAYOWA AWE – MODERATOR\n \n Mayowa Awe is the director of the NSTMF’s inSTEM program. Before joining the Foundation\, she was a Senior Data Analyst at Lockheed Martin Corporation. She received an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in May of 2015\, followed by a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UTA in May 2019. Mayowa’s responsibilities at the NSTMF include managing the logistics of the inSTEM program\, leading research and evaluation of the program’s impact\, and strategic planning for future expansion and development of inSTEM. Outside of her work at the NSTMF\, Mayowa enjoys teaching\, public speaking\, and mentoring. Through speaking engagements\, Mayowa seeks to encourage the next generation of STEM scholars and expose people to the versatility of mathematics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n DAY 2: DECODING BIAS IN AI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n JAMES FOULDS\n \n Dr. James Foulds (Jimmy) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems at UMBC. His work aims to promote the practice of probabilistic modeling for computational social science\, and to improve AI’s role in society regarding privacy and fairness. He earned his Ph.D. in computer science at the University of California\, Irvine\, and was a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, followed by the University of California\, San Diego. His master’s and bachelor’s degrees were earned with first class honours at the University of Waikato\, New Zealand\, where he also contributed to the Weka data mining system. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LORETTA CHEEKS\n \n Dr. Loretta H. Cheeks is an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) expert\, data science research consultant\, and CEO of Strong TIES. During her tenure\, she has helped organizations gain dynamic data insights serving enterprises\, governments\, and nonprofits. Dr. Cheeks is on a mission to create a better world with technology. Before earning a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Arizona State University\, the STEAM advocate was developing\, deploying and leading various teams within the communications\, avionics\, instrumentation & control and chemical industries for Fortune 500 corporations. She is the first to identify a computational approach for the discovery of news frames in unstructured text (e.g.\, online news articles). She has demonstrated a unique ability to integrate communication theory and computer science methods to inform the fields of machine learning\, psychology\, and mass communication. But this Doctor of Philosophy isn’t just paving the way for up-and-coming engineers\, Dr. Cheeks is also committed to improving higher education for underserved and underrepresented communities to follow in her scientific footsteps. To do that\, Dr. Cheeks created “Strong TIES\,” a non-profit. She is listed among 10 Incredible Black Women in STEM\, featured guest on Karen Hunter Show\, featured by Verizon on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science\, recognized as a Change Maker at the White House\, and NASA Datanauts. She regularly appears among thought leaders in conferences\, peer-review publications\, workshops\, and speaking engagements in the world. Dr. Cheeks holds a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Computer Science\, Master in Technology Management\, and Ph.D. in Computer Science. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DEBORAH KARIUKI – MODERATOR\n \n Deborah K. Kariuki is a current computer science Education faculty at UMBC. Deborah is an Evangelist & Visionary of Computer Science Education committed to an Equitable Education for All by increasing Computer Science Education from K-26. Because every student in America should know and understand how to write/read code. Having good knowledge of Computational thinking is a key requirement for understanding our global technological world that we are living in today. Deborah has extensive experience as a software engineer\, and an exceptional computer science educator. She has received many awards as a programmer and computer science educator. The awards that values most are those of making an impact on the next generation of women in computing. At her current dream job\, Deborah is tasked to create a new Master of Computer Science Education at UMBC to prepare educators who are going to teach the next generation of computer scientists. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-vint-cerf-2/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aiumbc.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T090225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T220458Z UID:7011-1569430800-1569430800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Science Unscripted: Screens Behind the Scenes with Industrial Light & Magic DESCRIPTION:EVENT OVERVIEW \n\n\n\nOn September 25\, 2019\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation and discovery with a team from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) at Spelman College. \n\n\n\n4:30 PM Networking event with representatives from ILM.5:00 PM Panel discussion7:00 PM Reception with free food and drinks \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us for a fascinating discussion about what it takes for a company to lead an industry\, how to create a culture of innovation by fostering a diverse and inclusive environment\, and personal career stories from current ILM employees. Featured speakers from Industrial Light & Magic include Bridgette Powell\, Ryan Smith\, and Jean Bolte. \n\n\n\nThis event is one of many in the NSTMF’s Science Unscripted events. Through the SU program\, the Foundation is building an inclusive coalition of inspired STEM students.  By highlighting voices often left unheard in the STEM community\, we show audiences that there is no “right” way to be an innovator. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n IN 2004\, INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR THEIR INDUSTRY-DEFINING WORK IN VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNOLOGY. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nILM was founded in 1975 under the guidance of Jon Dykstra and George Lucas. From humble beginning in a warehouse in Van Nuys\, California\, ILM is now a leading name in the motion picture industry. The special effects company is known for their landmark work in Star Wars\, Terminator\, Men in Black\, Avengers\, Harry Potter\, and so much more. Industrial Light & Magic continues to lead the special effects industry with bold ideas and a relentless drive for innovation. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to announce that moderating the discussion with ILM will be Dr. Ayoka Chenzira\, a chair of the Department of Art & Visual Culture and professor at Spelman College. An award-winning visionary in Black independent cinema\, Dr. Chenzira lends important insights to the evening’s discussion. \n\n\n\nThis event will be webcast live with closed-captions on Facebook\, and the full event video will be available on the NSTMF website afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #ScienceUnscripted on Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \n\n\n\nThe event is no-cost\, equal access (ADA compliant)\, and open to the public with priority given to Spelman students and faculty. \n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AYOKA CHENZIRA\n \n Ayoka Chenzira\, Ph.D. is division chair for the arts\, chair of the Department of Art & Visual Culture\, and professor at Spelman College. Dr. Chenzira is an award-winning pioneer in Black independent cinema. She has completed visionary work in fiction\, documentary\, animation\, performance\, interactive cinema\, and more. Her filmography includes “Alma’s Rainbow\,” one of the first 35mm independent films by an African-American woman\, along with “Hair Piece: a film for nappyheaded people\,” “Zajotaand the Boogie Spirit\,” and most recently the NAACP award-nominated “Queen Sugar.” Dr. Chenzira is a graduate of New York University (B.F.A. Film)\, Columbia University/Teachers College (M.A. Education) and is the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in digital media from the Georgia Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BRIDGETTE POWELL\n \n Bridgette Powell is a software engineer at Industrial Light & Magic\, currently developing pipeline data tools and workflows for artists. Prior to working at ILM\, Bridgette began her career in R&D for the feature animation industry. The creative collaboration between artists and engineers is what inspires her to work in film. Bridgette’s curiosity motivates her to reach out to production departments\, learn their workflows\, and develop tools to improve artist efficiency. Bridgette holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and an M.S. in Computer Science from U.C. San Diego. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RYAN SMITH\n \n Ryan Smith is a Manager\, Human Resources Business Partner at Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sounds\, both Disney companies under Lucasfilm. Ryan helps studio leadership and artists navigate the complexities of production employment and develop strong\, rewarding careers. Before joining ILM\, he has worked at Macy’s\, Inc.\, ManpowerGroup\, and most recently was the People and Culture Partner at William Sonoma. Born and raised in Detroit\, Ryan went on to receive his Bachelors in Business Administration (Human Resource Management)\, also with concentrations in Political Science and Economics from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo\, MI. At WMU\, Ryan held executive positions in the Black Congratulatory Council\, the NAACP\, Alpha Phi Alpha\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JEAN BOLTE\n \n Jean Bolte came to Industrial Light & Magic in 1987\, where she worked as a Model Maker on the “transformation sequence” of Willow and was the first to use ILM’s groundbreaking “morph” technology. She has previously headed a small effects company in London\, where she lived and worked for ten years. Bolte has also worked at Jim Henson Productions\, where she created creatures and make-up for Labyrinth\, The Storyteller and Witches & The Bear. Additional projects that she has worked on include The Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe; the Star Wars prequels; Men in Black; Pacific Rim; and The Princess Bride. In 1992\, Bolte became Model Project Supervisor for ILM’s model & creature shop\, and in 1994\, she moved to the Computer Graphics department to work as a texture painter\, utilizing ILM’s proprietary digital painting software. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/science-unscripted-screens-behind-the-scenes-with-industrial-light-magic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ilmspelman.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T093051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T202205Z UID:7030-1557340200-1557340200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:An Evening With Geri Richmond DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richmond returns to the AEW stage on Wednesday\, May 8 at Portland State University \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, May 8 the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host an intimate evening of conversation and discovery with Geri Richmond at Portland State University where audiences will have a unique opportunity to pull back the curtain on her world-changing scientific accomplishments. \n\n\n\nDr. Richmond is the Presidential Chair in Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon\, an advocate for women in STEM\, and a 2013 National Medal of Science Laureate. \n\n\n\nA world-renown chemist and a champion for women in STEM\, Dr. Richmond is most famous for her landmark discoveries about the molecular characteristics of water’s surface. Her breakthroughs have given researchers across the world a better understanding of how water behaves with its surroundings on a chemical level. This understanding has implications for oil spill clean-ups\, environmental remediation\, energy production\, and so much more. \n\n\n\nHer work outside the lab is equally impressive. She is the founder and director of COACh\, a grassroots organization that has helped over 20\,000 women scientists and engineers in career advancement in the U.S. and countries in Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America. \n\n\n\nDr. Susan Jeffords\, Provost of Portland State University\, will moderate the conversation\, which will cover Dr. Richmond’s colorful career\, her work to support women in science and engineering fields\, among other topics. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Richmond following the interview. The program will conclude with a short reception for all. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n IN 2004\, INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR THEIR INDUSTRY-DEFINING WORK IN VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNOLOGY. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis event will be webcast live online on Facebook and Youtube\, and the full event video will be available on the NSTMF website afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #AnEveningWith. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public with priority given to PSU students and faculty. \n\n\n\nSave your seat! \n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AYOKA CHENZIRA\n \n Ayoka Chenzira\, Ph.D. is division chair for the arts\, chair of the Department of Art & Visual Culture\, and professor at Spelman College. Dr. Chenzira is an award-winning pioneer in Black independent cinema. She has completed visionary work in fiction\, documentary\, animation\, performance\, interactive cinema\, and more. Her filmography includes “Alma’s Rainbow\,” one of the first 35mm independent films by an African-American woman\, along with “Hair Piece: a film for nappyheaded people\,” “Zajotaand the Boogie Spirit\,” and most recently the NAACP award-nominated “Queen Sugar.” Dr. Chenzira is a graduate of New York University (B.F.A. Film)\, Columbia University/Teachers College (M.A. Education) and is the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in digital media from the Georgia Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BRIDGETTE POWELL\n \n Bridgette Powell is a software engineer at Industrial Light & Magic\, currently developing pipeline data tools and workflows for artists. Prior to working at ILM\, Bridgette began her career in R&D for the feature animation industry. The creative collaboration between artists and engineers is what inspires her to work in film. Bridgette’s curiosity motivates her to reach out to production departments\, learn their workflows\, and develop tools to improve artist efficiency. Bridgette holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and an M.S. in Computer Science from U.C. San Diego. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RYAN SMITH\n \n Ryan Smith is a Manager\, Human Resources Business Partner at Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sounds\, both Disney companies under Lucasfilm. Ryan helps studio leadership and artists navigate the complexities of production employment and develop strong\, rewarding careers. Before joining ILM\, he has worked at Macy’s\, Inc.\, ManpowerGroup\, and most recently was the People and Culture Partner at William Sonoma. Born and raised in Detroit\, Ryan went on to receive his Bachelors in Business Administration (Human Resource Management)\, also with concentrations in Political Science and Economics from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo\, MI. At WMU\, Ryan held executive positions in the Black Congratulatory Council\, the NAACP\, Alpha Phi Alpha\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JEAN BOLTE\n \n Jean Bolte came to Industrial Light & Magic in 1987\, where she worked as a Model Maker on the “transformation sequence” of Willow and was the first to use ILM’s groundbreaking “morph” technology. She has previously headed a small effects company in London\, where she lived and worked for ten years. Bolte has also worked at Jim Henson Productions\, where she created creatures and make-up for Labyrinth\, The Storyteller and Witches & The Bear. Additional projects that she has worked on include The Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe; the Star Wars prequels; Men in Black; Pacific Rim; and The Princess Bride. In 1992\, Bolte became Model Project Supervisor for ILM’s model & creature shop\, and in 1994\, she moved to the Computer Graphics department to work as a texture painter\, utilizing ILM’s proprietary digital painting software. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-geri-richmond/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/An-Evening-With-Geri-Richmond.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211203T070812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T202305Z UID:7309-1556213400-1556224200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:An Evening With Shirley Ann Jackson DESCRIPTION:Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson returns to the stage for an evening of discovery and inspiration at Howard University. \n\n\n\nDr. Shirley Ann Jackson returns to the “AEW” stage for the third time on April 25\, 2019. Hosted by the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation at Howard University\, An Evening With Shirley Ann Jackson will give audiences a unique opportunity to get to know the woman TIME Magazine deemed\, “perhaps the ultimate role model for women in science.” Dr. Jackson is the President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate degree from MIT\, and a 2014 National Medal of Science Laureate. \n\n\n\nThe evening’s conversation will be led by Dr. Bruce Jones\, the Vice President of Research at Howard University. Dr. Jones leads the re-established Office of Research on campus where he oversees the development of a diverse\, robust research portfolio. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE!\nAPRIL 25 | 5:30 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis event will be webcast live online on our Facebook page and our Youtube channel. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #AnEveningWith. \n\n\n\nThe event will be free and open to the public with priority given to Howard University students and faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n DR. SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON\n \n Dr. Jackson currently serves as the 18th president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. from MIT\, chair the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission\, lead a top-ranked U.S. research university\, and win the National Medal of Science. Outside of RPI\, she serves on several boards\, including FedEx\, IBM\, and Medtronic\, and was previously appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the President’s Intelligence Advisory Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DR. BRUCE JONES\n \n Dr. Jones is the Vice President for Research at Howard University\, overseeing the re-established Office of Research on campus. Dr. Jones brings more than 25 years of academic and administrative experience in higher education and the nonprofit sector to Howard University. Most recently\, he served in a number of roles with the University of Houston\, including vice provost for Academic Programs and interim vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University before earning master’s and doctoral degrees from Columbia University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-shirley-ann-jackson/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/An-Evening-With-Shirley-Ann-Jackson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T093740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T183950Z UID:7033-1553104800-1553104800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:An Evening With Richard Tapia DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation with Dr. Tapia\, renown mathematician and champion for diversity and excellence in mathematics and science education. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n IN 2004\, INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR THEIR INDUSTRY-DEFINING WORK IN VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNOLOGY. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nSTEM research has shown most productive when those involved are diverse in as many ways possible. One of the foremost advocates for diversity in STEM\, Richard Tapia\, a mathematician and Rice University professor\, has made it part of his life’s work to encourage underrepresented minorities in mathematics to pursue the field in an effort to bring out the most illuminating discoveries not yet known. The director of the Center for Excellence and Equity in Education at Rice\, Dr. Tapia won the National Medal of Science in 2010 for his fundamental contributions in Optimization Theory and numerical analysis and for his lifelong efforts to foster diversity and excellence in mathematics and science education. \n\n\n\nOn March 20\, 2019\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host An Evening With Richard Tapia at the University of Texas at Arlington.  Dr. Tapia will speak to students and faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington\, for a discussion with the community about his life and work. The conversation with Dr. Tapia will be moderated by Dr. Minerva Cordero\, a mathematics professor at UT Arlington and a program director at the National Science Foundation where she oversees an effort to improve STEM education at Hispanic-serving institutions. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe event will be broadcast live on Youtube and Facebook\, and the full event video will be available afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #AnEveningWith on Twitter. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public with priority given to University of Texas at Arlington students and faculty. \n\n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-richard-tapia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/An-Evening-With-Richard-Tapia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211203T071506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T202359Z UID:7311-1551373200-1551373200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:An Evening With Stephen Lippard DESCRIPTION:From developing platinum-based anticancer drugs to mentoring students\, Dr. Stephen Lippard has played a role in many groundbreaking moments in chemistry. \n\n\n\nOn February 28\, 2019\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host An Evening With Stephen Lippard at Haverford College. Dr. Lippard is the Arthur Amos Noyes Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at MIT\, whose work focuses on the role of metals in biological systems. He is best known for his work on the anti-cancer drug cisplatin\, which contains platinum and is a first-line therapy for many cancers. His foundational work on platinum-based anticancer drugs has paved the way for other researchers working to develop cancer treatments. Dr. Lippard’s work has also helped advance cleaner fuel technologies\, and shed light on the role of metal ions in signaling processes in the brain. \n\n\n\nWithin the chemistry community\, Dr. Lippard is famous for the superb mentorship he provides his students\, many of whom now have groundbreaking careers of their own in the field. \n\n\n\nDr. Stephen Lippard is an alumnus of Haverford College\, where he says his love of chemistry took root. He will be interviewed by fellow Haverford alumnus Ted W. Love the CEO of Global Blood Therapeutics. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE! FEBRUARY 28\, 2019 | 5:30 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis event will be broadcast live on Youtube and Facebook\, and the full event video will be available on the NSTMF website afterward. Webcast audiences are encouraged to participate in the conversation using #AnEveningWith. \n\n\n\nThe event will be free and open to the public with priority given to Haverford students and faculty. URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-stephen-lippard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/platinum-based.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T102709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T203554Z UID:7044-1541698200-1541698200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:An Evening With Titans of Nanotechnology DESCRIPTION:From nanomedicine to molecular architecture\, nano-science is radically changing the way we navigate the world\, receive medicine\, heal from injuries\, even the way we wash our hair. \n\n\n\nOn November 8 at the Kellogg Global Hub\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation\, in collaboration with Northwestern’s International Institute for Nanotechnology\, will host An Evening With Titans of Nanotechnology. \n\n\n\nExperts in nanomedicine\, molecular architecture\, nanosystems\, and biotechnology will discuss the most significant breakthroughs and the challenges that still remain for health and technological improvements. The event will bring together some of the most accomplished scholars in the field\, including Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia\, Dr. Robert Langer\, Dr. Chad Mirkin\, and Dr. Fraser Stoddart. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Shana Kelley. \n\n\n\nFollowing the panel discussion\, audience members will be able to ask questions of the speakers during an open Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance to guarantee admittance. Save your seat!  For those unable to join us in person\, the event will be broadcast live on Facebook. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHRISTINE LE\n \n My name is Christine Le\, and I am a second-year medical student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine\, UNT Health Science Center. As a native to the Dallas-Fort Worth area\, I have always envisioned myself learning and practicing medicine in my own community\, and my school allows me to do such! My passion for medicine stems from my love of family and children\, all of which I have seen tremendously battle through their own medical journeys. By becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine\, I hope to become a presence in my patients’ lives that goes beyond treatment and inspires a lifelong physician-patient relationship. When I’m not hitting the books\, you can find me baking cookies while bingeing on my favorite reality shows! \nClick here to view Christine Le’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLAUDIA PEREZ\, M.D.\n \n Dallas native. First generation college graduate and physician. I come from a migrant family background where hard work and perseverance were instilled at a young age. I enjoy working in the community. When I am not working or studying\, I enjoy the outdoors\, exercising\, and eating in local restaurants. \nClick here to view Claudia Perez’s CV \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MAYOWA AWE – MODERATOR\n \n Mayowa Awe is the director of the NSTMF’s inSTEM program. Before joining the Foundation\, she was a Senior Data Analyst at Lockheed Martin Corporation. She received an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in May of 2015\, followed by a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UTA in May 2019. Mayowa’s responsibilities at the NSTMF include managing the logistics of the inSTEM program\, leading research and evaluation of the program’s impact\, and strategic planning for future expansion and development of inSTEM. Outside of her work at the NSTMF\, Mayowa enjoys teaching\, public speaking\, and mentoring. Through speaking engagements\, Mayowa seeks to encourage the next generation of STEM scholars and expose people to the versatility of mathematics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/an-evening-with-titans-of-nanotechnology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/titans-of-nanotechnology.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T092407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T204926Z UID:7025-1537981200-1537981200@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Are We Going To Mars? An Evening With Trailblazers DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 26\, 2018\, for a conversation about the theoretical\, practical\, and business aspects of reaching the red planet. \n\n\n\nOn September 26\, 2018\, the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation will host Are We Going to Mars? An Evening With Trailblazers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. \n\n\n\nThe panel will focus on our ability to reach Mars in the near future. The event will bring together panelists who can speak to the practical\, theoretical\, and business aspects of this landmark achievement. Dr. Ellen Ochoa\, the former director of the Johnson Space Center\, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson\, president of RPI and recipient of the National Medal of Science\, Dr. James Gates\, renown theoretical physicist and recipient of the National Medal of Science\, and Thomas Zelibor\, CEO of the Space Foundation\, will be participating. \n\n\n\nFollowing the panel\, audience members will be able to ask questions of the speakers during an open Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend but does not guarantee a seat. Seats will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis to those who have registered. Register in advance!  \n\n\n\nFor those unable to join us in person\, the event will be broadcast live on Facebook. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n IN 2004\, INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC RECEIVED THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR THEIR INDUSTRY-DEFINING WORK IN VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNOLOGY. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n AYOKA CHENZIRA\n \n Ayoka Chenzira\, Ph.D. is division chair for the arts\, chair of the Department of Art & Visual Culture\, and professor at Spelman College. Dr. Chenzira is an award-winning pioneer in Black independent cinema. She has completed visionary work in fiction\, documentary\, animation\, performance\, interactive cinema\, and more. Her filmography includes “Alma’s Rainbow\,” one of the first 35mm independent films by an African-American woman\, along with “Hair Piece: a film for nappyheaded people\,” “Zajotaand the Boogie Spirit\,” and most recently the NAACP award-nominated “Queen Sugar.” Dr. Chenzira is a graduate of New York University (B.F.A. Film)\, Columbia University/Teachers College (M.A. Education) and is the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in digital media from the Georgia Institute of Technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BRIDGETTE POWELL\n \n Bridgette Powell is a software engineer at Industrial Light & Magic\, currently developing pipeline data tools and workflows for artists. Prior to working at ILM\, Bridgette began her career in R&D for the feature animation industry. The creative collaboration between artists and engineers is what inspires her to work in film. Bridgette’s curiosity motivates her to reach out to production departments\, learn their workflows\, and develop tools to improve artist efficiency. Bridgette holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and an M.S. in Computer Science from U.C. San Diego. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RYAN SMITH\n \n Ryan Smith is a Manager\, Human Resources Business Partner at Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sounds\, both Disney companies under Lucasfilm. Ryan helps studio leadership and artists navigate the complexities of production employment and develop strong\, rewarding careers. Before joining ILM\, he has worked at Macy’s\, Inc.\, ManpowerGroup\, and most recently was the People and Culture Partner at William Sonoma. Born and raised in Detroit\, Ryan went on to receive his Bachelors in Business Administration (Human Resource Management)\, also with concentrations in Political Science and Economics from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo\, MI. At WMU\, Ryan held executive positions in the Black Congratulatory Council\, the NAACP\, Alpha Phi Alpha\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JEAN BOLTE\n \n Jean Bolte came to Industrial Light & Magic in 1987\, where she worked as a Model Maker on the “transformation sequence” of Willow and was the first to use ILM’s groundbreaking “morph” technology. She has previously headed a small effects company in London\, where she lived and worked for ten years. Bolte has also worked at Jim Henson Productions\, where she created creatures and make-up for Labyrinth\, The Storyteller and Witches & The Bear. Additional projects that she has worked on include The Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe; the Star Wars prequels; Men in Black; Pacific Rim; and The Princess Bride. In 1992\, Bolte became Model Project Supervisor for ILM’s model & creature shop\, and in 1994\, she moved to the Computer Graphics department to work as a texture painter\, utilizing ILM’s proprietary digital painting software. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nABOUT THE AEW PROGRAM \n\n\n\nEvery scientist has a unique story\, and it is the mission of the NSTMF to share these stories far and wide. It is more important than ever to celebrate the heroes of American scientific excellence who are driving our world forward. By sharing these stories and celebrating the diverse backgrounds of today’s leaders in science and tech\, the AEW program gives anyone the opportunity to learn\, be inspired\, and perhaps begin their own career in STEM. For more information about the AEW\, read this. \n\n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/are-we-going-to-mars-an-evening-with-trailblazers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Are-We-Going-To-Mars.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T090408 CREATED:20211130T110914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T162903Z UID:7062-1526630400-1526662800@nationalmedals.org SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers to Successful Science: An Evening With Geraldine Richmond DESCRIPTION:“I proved them wrong. You can do really good science and you can also be concerned about women’s issues.” \n\n\n\nAn invisible barrier has limited the success of many in science\, but Geri Richmond has made it her mission to change that. Her target: bias in science. “It is a difficult issue for women but I think it is even more difficult for our scientists of color\,” Richmond said. \n\n\n\nRichmond earned the 2013 National Medal of Science in Chemistry for discovering key molecular characteristics of water surfaces. Her research found that the longstanding belief that oil and water “don’t like each other” was incorrect; they “actually do like each other.” Richmond is currently University of Oregon’s presidential chair in science and a chemistry professor. \n\n\n\nRichmond and researcher Jo Handelsman discussed the challenges they faced throughout their careers\, challenges that plague many women in science\, May 10\, as part of the National Science & Technology Medals Foundation ongoing “An Evening With” series\, at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. \n\n\n\nHandelsman researches antibiotic resistance and other public health implications of microbial communities. Handelsman is also the director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. \n\n\n\n“The biases are alive and well\,” Handelsman said. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Romulo Ueda\n\n\n\nTo combat the institutional biases against women in science\, Richmond helped to form COACh in 1997\, an international organization addressing the challenges they face and offering tips to persevere. \n\n\n\nMore than 20\,000 women have participated in the organization’s professional development workshops. Richmond has personally led workshops with about 4\,000 women. \n\n\n\n“When we started COACh I was warned that this would be a detriment to my career because it showed that I was interested in something in addition to my science and was distracting me from my science\,” she said. \n\n\n\n“I proved them wrong. You can do really good science and you can also be concerned about women’s issues\,” she added. “If you have a lot of energy like I do\, and you are passionate — you follow both of those passions\, and you’ll do well in both.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPhoto by Romulo Ueda\n\n\n\nCOACh was created just two years before an analysis of MIT faculty showed many of the real-life impacts of bias and implicit discrimination women face in science\, including “differences in salary\, space\, awards\, resources\,” and career advancement favoring men despite equal professional accomplishments. \n\n\n\n“It was really hard initially to convince people that we were really looking at the big picture\,” Richmond said. \n\n\n\n“Initially\, some of the COACh members of our advisory board got feedback that the reason we were doing it was to promote our own careers\,” she added. “That made several of the women on the advisory board really uncomfortable.” \n\n\n\nCOACh trains women on how to be leaders at their research organizations\, while being sensitive to the expectations placed on women. \n\n\n\n“Women have a narrow set of behaviors that you can display in order to be considered a leader. You have to be both nurturing and also a disciplinarian\,” Richmond said. \n\n\n\n“With COACh we have a motto\, to be relentlessly pleasant. So we are relentless and we are pleasant\,” she added. “A lot of what we talk about in our programs is how you do things in a manner that makes your point and you continue to do it in a professional manner.” \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHandelsman said progress against institutional bias happens person-by-person and department-by-department\, ultimately becoming systemic. \n\n\n\nWhen Handelsman worked as associate director for Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for the Obama administration\, she pushed for more tangible results. \n\n\n\n“I really wanted to change the grant system and make sure that our grant reviews were monitored and that the reviewers were trained in bias\, that we had adequate training for grant writers to be able to write no matter what their background\, no matter what their ethnicity\, no matter what their gender\,” she said. “None of that got through.” \n\n\n\nRichmond did note the National Science Foundation “now does bias training before they bring in review panels\, so that is a huge success.” \n\n\n\nThe implicit bias women face can be coupled with unprofessional behavior. \n\n\n\n“It’s being rude. It’s being dismissive. It’s unprofessional. Then we can go all the way to the extreme to sexual harassment\,” Richmond said. \n\n\n\n“We need to recognize when that happens and call it out when we can\,” she added. “My mantra is that even as graduate students and postdocs\, you are professionals\, and you deserve to be treated as a professional. You deserve to be respected as a professional.” \n\n\n\nEducation can be a strong defense against those attempting to dismiss researchers who are women or people of color. \n\n\n\n“Do the best you can and get your degree … Get the Ph.D. — that gives you credentials\,” she said. “Once you have that then you build on that. It’s one step at a time.” \n\n\n\nPursuing an education\, conducting research\, and fighting bias can become overwhelming\, so Richmond advocates for students to build up a routine of stress relief. \n\n\n\n“My last bit of advice is go to the gym. I’m serious. If I had not been physically active all of these years\, my stress level… I don’t know if I could have survived\,” Richmond said. “You can reduce your stress level so much by doing physical activity.” \n\n\n\nHandelsman agreed and noted\, “the first place we met was in a gym.” \n\n\n\nRichmond added\, “I don’t think I could do as much as I do now without being physically active. \n\n\n \n \n THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS URL:https://nationalmedals.org/event/breaking-down-barriers-to-successful-science-an-evening-with-geraldine-richmond/ CATEGORIES:Science Unscripted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalmedals.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Breaking-Down-Barriers-to-Successful-Science.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR